General Manager - Egis Operations Austria GmbH

Company Description

Egis is an international group offering engineering, project structuring and operations services. In roads and airports, its offer includes project structuring, equity investment, facilities delivery and operations, with a strong focus on safety, availability, asset performance and sustainable mobility.

EGIS Operations Austria GmbH is the operating and maintenance company supporting the Bonaventura / PPP Ostregion Road infrastructure in Austria. The scope covers the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and lifecycle performance of motorway and expressway assets in the Vienna / Lower Austria region, including the A5 Nordautobahn South section, sections of the S1 Wiener Aussenring Schnellstrasse and the S2 Nordrand Schnellstrasse.

The activity includes motorway operations with tunnels, routine and winter maintenance, asset management, incident and traffic management coordination, HSE, quality and environmental compliance, customer and authority interfaces, subcontractor management and supporting corporate functions within the Austrian regulatory and PPP/concession framework.

Job Description

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND MISSIONS

Reports to the Regional / Operations Director for Europe, depending on the final organization structure.

▬ The General Manager is the executive leader of EGIS Operations Austria GmbH and is accountable for the overall performance, profitability, governance and sustainable operation of the Austrian motorway operations and maintenance business.

▬ Leading a multidisciplinary organization in Austria, the General Manager oversees all business functions, including Operations & Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, HSE, Quality, Asset Management, Facilities / Equipment Management, Procurement and Commercial activities.

▬ Acting as the company's legal representative where applicable, the General Manager serves as the primary interface with shareholders, concession partners, ASFINAG and relevant public authorities, regulators, emergency services, local communities, subcontractors and strategic partners.

Strategic Leadership

▬ Define and execute the company's strategic and operational roadmap for the Austrian project.

▬ Deliver business objectives in accordance with shareholder expectations, concession requirements and Egis governance standards.

▬ Build a high-performance leadership culture across all departments, with clear accountability and strong collaboration with the concession company and client stakeholders.

▬ Lead organizational development, continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

Operations & Asset Management

▬ Ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation of the motorway and expressway infrastructure under the company's responsibility.

▬ Monitor operational KPIs, service quality, road user safety, response times, customer satisfaction and asset availability.

▬ Drive operational excellence through preventive and predictive maintenance, winter service readiness, digitalization, process optimization and robust subcontractor management.

▬ Ensure business continuity, incident response and crisis management preparedness in coordination with the relevant Austrian authorities and emergency services.

▬ Maintain lifecycle asset performance and contribute to long-term maintenance and renewal planning.

Financial & Commercial Performance

▬ Deliver annual budget, EBITDA, cash flow and operational efficiency objectives.

▬ Optimize operational costs while maintaining contractual service levels, safety and asset quality.

▬ Approve and monitor investment plans, equipment strategy and capital expenditure within delegated authority.

▬ Manage commercial performance under PPP / operating agreements, including availability, performance deductions, variations and claims where applicable.

Governance, Compliance & HSE

▬ Ensure full compliance with operating agreements, Austrian statutory requirements, road safety obligations, corporate governance standards and Egis policies.

▬ Maintain robust internal controls, risk management, quality, environmental and compliance frameworks.

▬ Promote the highest standards of ethics, transparency, safety leadership and environmental responsibility.

▬ Ensure compliance with Austrian labour, HSE and road operations regulations, supported by competent specialist functions.

Stakeholder Management

▬ Represent EGIS Operations Austria GmbH before shareholders, concession partners, ASFINAG, public authorities and regulators.

▬ Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, emergency services, subcontractors, suppliers, local communities and strategic partners.

▬ Lead negotiations on contractual, regulatory, operational and commercial matters.

▬ Act as a credible senior representative of Egis in Austria and contribute to the development of future opportunities in the region.

People Leadership

▬ Lead, coach and develop the Executive Leadership Team and key operational managers.

▬ Foster a strong culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, customer focus and continuous improvement.

▬ Drive succession planning, talent development and workforce planning for critical operational roles.

▬ Ensure constructive employee relations and effective communication in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

PROFILE

We are seeking an accomplished and pragmatic executive with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure operations and maintenance businesses in regulated environments. The ideal candidate combines strong operational and financial acumen with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to drive sustainable business performance within an Austrian / European PPP or concession environment.

Education

▬ Master’s degree in engineering,

▬ MBA or executive education

Experience

▬ 15+ years of leadership experience, including executive-level P&L responsibility.

▬ Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure, motorway / road operations, transport, utilities, facilities management or PPP concessions.

▬ Strong knowledge of European infrastructure operations; experience in Austria or the DACH region is strongly preferred.

▬ Experience working with public authorities, concession grantors, shareholders, Boards, lenders and strategic partners.

▬ Demonstrated track record in HSE leadership, service-level delivery, asset management, subcontractor management and operational transformation.

▬ Fluency in German and English is expected; French is an advantage within the Egis Group context.

Skills & Competencies

▬ Strategic leadership and business acumen.

▬ Financial, operational and contract management.

▬ Corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

▬ Strong negotiation, public-sector interface and stakeholder engagement skills.

▬ Results-oriented, resilient and able to lead multicultural and field-based teams.

▬ Excellent communication, decision-making and crisis-management skills.

▬ Strong safety mindset and commitment to sustainable infrastructure operations.

 

Additional Information

Based in Austria, preferably in the Vienna / Lower Austria region, with regular travel across the operated road network and to Egis / stakeholder locations as required.